Well yesterday and today have been the worst weather all year. Even a bit of snow yesterday which is super rare for here (unlike the gales). So definitely time for hearty, warming dishes - if nothing else means my oven is on heating up the kitchen. I made a beef stew for us and a bean one for Max (who has chosen not to eat meat). It was chock full of veggies and lentils and then topped with a sweet potato/parsnip/ cauliflower mash. Everyone scoffed it down last night so that was good (even husband ..) and so it's there again for lunch today. As the weather has shown little improvement something hot and hearty is just the ticket.Have you tried a veggie mash instead of regular potatoes?